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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to allowing physicians to retain a person administered naloxone when deemed medically necessary. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 123 of the General Laws to allow physicians to temporarily hold a patient for up to three hours without their consent if naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, has been administered and the doctor believes it is medically necessary. This provision aims to provide a brief observation period following overdose treatment, particularly relevant in the context of mental health and substance abuse care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Timothy Whelan (R)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Brian Mannal (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4272 (on 05/09/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1824 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1824.pdf |
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